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Jersey Village City Council member Michelle Martin announces resignation at upcoming meeting

Jersey Village City Council members will consider the resignation of council member Michelle Martin at the June 15 regular meeting.

The overview: Following the acceptance of Martin’s resignation, City Council members will discuss and provide direction and a timeline to fill the vacancy. In accordance with City Charter, the vacancy will be filled through a vote of city council and the appointee will serve until the next general election. Place 3 is up for election on May 1, 2027, per the Jersey Village website.

Martin was first elected into Place 3 in 2021, and was reelected the following two election cycles, according to election records. Her resignation is due to a relocation outside of Jersey Village, Martin said in her resignation letter.

Looking forward: Jersey Village City Council will meet June 15 at 7 p.m. in the Civil Center Auditorium.

 
CI Business
The Backyard Grill celebrates 25 years serving Cy-Fair

Family owned Cy-Fair restaurant The Backyard Grill will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a party on June 26, per their website.

What's on the menu: The Backyard Grill sells their own line of hot sauces and seasonings in-store and online. Their menu includes nearly 100 different items, including:

  • Burgers

  • Chicken fried steaks

  • Chicken tenders

  • Sandwiches

Their beer selection includes 48 beers on tap, and 50 additional bottled options. The Backyard Grill serves dine-in, take-out, delivery, and full service catering options. For large parties, they have four different party room options to fit varying sizes of groups.

The celebration: According to their Facebook account, The Backyard Grill will host their 25th anniversary party on June 26 where they will be giving away $100 gift cards every hours to random tables who are loyalty members.

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Harris County Flood Control District hosting webinars for FEMA floodplain map updates

The Harris County Flood Control District is hosting a series of webinars for the general public to explain the new draft floodplain maps from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. 

What residents need to know: During the webinars, HCFCD officials will go over major changes in the floodplain maps and how residents can utilize the county's online interactive tool to view the floodplain changes.

Residents can register to join the free webinars hosted on the following dates:

  • June 23, 4:30 p.m.
  • July 1, noon

In their words: "These sessions are designed for the general public and no prior knowledge is needed," HCFCD officials said in the news release. "Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or simply interested in flood risk in your community, we encourage you to attend a session and learn more."

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Tiles + Tides

Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride

June 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Houston

June 13, 7:30 a.m.
Cypress

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Learn more.

 

TexMex Smoke N Fire BBQ Fest

White Linen Night

June 13, noon-6 p.m.
Humble

June 13, 4-8 p.m.
League City

Learn more.

Learn more.

 
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CI Texas
Gov. Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to ensure Texas consumers do not foot the bill for data center growth

Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities.

The big picture: The governor directed state regulators to ensure data center companies do not pass infrastructure costs on to ratepayers, urging lawmakers to tighten regulations on data centers’ water use and repeal certain tax exemptions that benefit the industry.

Abbott’s order comes as Texas grapples with how to manage the data center boom amid climbing electric demand and looming water shortages. It is the first time the Republican governor has publicly called to restrict data center growth.

The context: As communities across Texas consider new data center projects, reporting shows that some residents are pushing back, raising concerns about the large facilities’ water usage, potential strain on the electric grid and impacts on local neighborhoods.

What they're saying: In response, state agencies called protecting consumers from rising electric costs "our top priority."

 

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